Paint Your Own Kokeshi-Inspired Wooden Dolls

Create your own pair of colourful kokeshi-inspired wooden dolls in this relaxed and creative workshop.

Starting with simple wooden doll shapes, you’ll use paint, pens, pattern and decorative details to give each one its own personality. Take inspiration from the clean lines and beautiful simplicity of traditional Japanese kokeshi dolls, or head in your own direction with florals, geometric patterns, bold colours and quirky characters.

We’ll explore ideas for faces, clothing, hair and pattern before you plan your designs and bring your little wooden characters to life.

No painting experience is needed – the simple shapes make this a lovely project for beginners, while there’s plenty of scope to get wonderfully detailed if you fancy it.

All materials and equipment are provided, and you’ll take your finished kokeshi-inspired dolls home with you.

A cheerful, absorbing workshop that’s perfect if you enjoy painting, pattern and creating something just a little bit different.

Important Information Before You Book

Cancel up to 7 days in advance via the website for a full refund. We cannot offer refunds after that point, for missed sessions, or for arrivals more than 20 minutes late. If you have food preferences or accessibility needs, please tell us in advance so we can make your visit as smooth as possible.

All workshops are beginner-friendly unless stated otherwise, and we provide all the materials you need. Adult sessions are for ages 16+, teen classes for ages 11–16, and family workshops for ages 7+ with an accompanying adult. Everything you create is yours to take home.

Check out our other workshops here, or find out what is going on in the rest of Brighton here